Car dealers laud Russia for easing VIN rules
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Kyodo) Used car dealers in the Russian Far East and coastal areas of Japan near them praised a Russian decision to rescind new rules that would have dealt a potentially fatal blow to business in the region. At issue is a new Russian government technical standard, that makes it impossible to register a motor vehicle in Russia without a 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number …
Meet Russia’s Thatcher, the chemist who could end up in the Kremlim
Russia’s next presidential election is not until 2012, but speculation is already rife about whether Dmitry Medvedev will try for a second term or whether his predecessor, Vladimir Putin, will want to reclaim his old job. The one thing almost everyone can agree on is that they will not stand against each other. But there might just be a third way, and that third way could give Russia its very …
Russian defense minister inspects site of Dagestan attack
Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov personally examined on Sunday the scene of the suicide bombing that killed three soldiers at a military firing range in Russia’s North Caucasus republic of Dagestan.
Russian presidential envoy to unveil North Caucasus development strategy
The Russian presidential envoy to the North Caucasus will present a regional social and economic development strategy to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Monday.
Suicide bomber targets Russian military unit
A suicide bomb attack on a military unit in the Russian republic of Dagestan killed three people and injured 33, a spokesman for Russia’s defense ministry told CNN Sunday.
Russia investigates ‘negligence’ in wake of new fires
Moscow – Russian investigators on Sunday launched a criminal inquiry into “negligence,” as the country continued to battle a round of fresh wildfires, the Interfax news agency reported.
Relics of Russian saint, icons stolen
A Russian news agency is reporting that three ancient icons, one of which contained relics of Russia’s most venerated saint, have been stolen. Russia – News agency – Saint – Moscow – Government
Israel’s Barak to make 24-hour visit to Russia
Israel’s Defence Minister Ehud Barak was to travel to Moscow late on Sunday for a brief visit to hold talks with senior Russian officials, his office said.
Russia: Government may extend grain export ban
Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin has called for an extension on the country’s ban on grain exports until late 2011, according to reports. Reuters reported that the Russian Prime Minister said on Thursday (2 September) that lifting the ban “can only be considered after next year’s crops have been harvested.” The current ban is set to run [...]
Reports: relics of Russian saint, ancient icons stolen in Moscow suburb
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian news agency is reporting that three ancient icons, one of which contained relics of Russia’s most venerated saint, have been stolen.
